In February 2010, Tokyoflash Japan opened its Design Studio Blog to showcase concept designs and request ideas for new watch designs from fans. The idea for Kisai Blade was submitted by Peter Fletcher from the UK.

I have been a fan of design and watches from a very early age, so you can imagine how excited I was when I first stumbled across the blog when looking at Tokyoflash's magical wares on the website.

I had heart palpitations at the very thought of possibly having one of my own designs made, so I started submitting in earnest.

It's fair to say that some of my early designs were a little too conceptual and it took me a while to get a feel for what is actually possible. I have been lucky to have had a few designs considered for development but until this point nothing had gone the distance.

When "Blade" (originally know as "P-Zero") was picked to be developed further I couldn't believe my dream was finally coming true. The concept was developed and elements of another of my designs "Turbine" (a personal favourite of mine) were incorporated, which have taken my original concept to new levels.

I am so pleased with the outcome and want to thank the whole Tokyoflash team for doing such a splendid job! I would also like to thank the fans and the other blog submitters for giving it and me great support.